Cycle Routes in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Balkantrasse Cycle Path
On the tracks of the Balkan Express railway
A convenient way to see the sights: the Balkantrasse leads cyclists to the Rhine lowlands along a disused railway line.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Töddenland Cycle Path
The circular route links interesting sites from the 17th and 18th centuries.
A cycle path for history buffs: this circular route follows the tracks of 17th and 18th century Westphalian salesmen.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Lower Rhine Route cycle path
The longest network of cycle paths in Germany covers easy, flat terrain
The Lower Rhine region has Germany’s longest network of cycle paths: on the Lower Rhine Route, cyclists ride across Rhine dikes on flat, tarmacked paths.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Paderborner Land Route Cycle Path
Heathland, bird sanctuaries, monastic culture and a railway viaduct
The 250 kilometre Paderborner-Land-Route (Paderborner Land Route) cycle path takes in impressive natural landscapes, major historic sites and interesting cultural attractions, mainly on quiet roads.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Ahr cycle route
Active travel between the Eifel and Rhine regions
The Ahr cycle route winds its way over 80 kilometres through one of the most beautiful vineyard regions in the country, and is a good destination for a sporty day trip with a a relaxing glass of wine to finish the tour.
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Three Rivers Tour
Metropolitan flair, tranquil countryside and historic villages
This circular cycle route not only connects the Rhine, Ahr and Erft rivers, it also juxtaposes large cities with historic villages, and Ro-man remains with knight’s castles.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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River Eder Cycle Path
The entire length of the Eder from the source in the Rothaargebirge
With no major ascents, the River Eder Cycle Path is ideal for families and leisure cyclists.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Cycling the Route der Industriekultur (Industrial Heritage Trail)
Discovering the history of the Ruhr Area by bike
Discovering the Ruhr Area by bike: the Industrial Heritage Trail links outstanding attractions, such as the Gasometer, Zollverein Coal Mine and Landscape Park Duisburg North.
Level of difficulty: easy
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Euroroute R1 cycle path
Cycle right across Europe
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Hermann monument, flamingos and attractive cities like Münster – the Euroroute R1 cycle path connects many of Westphalia’s top attractions.
Level of difficulty: intermediate
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Niederbergbahn Panorama Cycle Track
Cycling on flat terrain through neanderland
Train tracks have been replaced by a cycle path to create a relaxing route through neanderland.
Level of difficulty: easy
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